Manhattan Beach’s 6-Man Volleyball Tournament: its past, and future, debated [VIDEO]
Manhattan Beach’s Charlie Saikley 6 Man Volleyball tournament is one of the most original and yet controversial events on the beach. Only a few years ago, the signature tournament — a unique event that combines world-class volleyball with costumes and beach revelry — drew 250 teams and 65,000 spectators as it drew national attention. This […]
“Lee Daniels’ The Butler” could have been better served [MOVIE REVIEW]
First of all, let’s dispense with the awkward full title, “Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” forced on the filmmakers by a disingenuous Warner Brothers Studio in a power play they should never have won. In 1916, Warner Brothers, well actually not them because they didn’t exist at the time, produced a short film entitled “The Butler.” […]
Redondo Union High hosts yoga conference [PHOTOS]
Hundreds of people turned out for the South Bay Yoga Conference, which comprised seminars, yoga classes, food stalls, live music, and vendor stalls.
Redondo Beach car wash project gets green light
A car wash operator Tuesday night won a long uphill battle to develop a vacant Torrance Blvd. lot.
About Town in Redondo Beach: Week of August 15
What’s happening in Redondo Beach this week?
Manhattan Beach City Council makes changes to meeting protocols
A six-hour discussion about meeting management Tuesday culminated in a number of changes in Manhattan Beach City Council’s general meeting procedures and agenda structure. The “catch-up” session, which began at 9 a.m. in the Council Chamber, was called last month to address evident inefficiencies in recent Council meetings, many of which have stretched late into […]
Hermosa Beach City Council condemns Mayor Kit Bobko for unofficial press release
The Hermosa Beach City Council engaged a heated political debate Tuesday night regarding the recent controversy surrounding Mayor Kit Bobko and the unexpectedly public process concerning the hiring of the new police chief. The debate was sparked by a letter addressed to the council by former Mayor George Schmeltzer, itemized on the council’s agenda, in […]
Palos Verdes couple makes faith fun
Robin and Steve oversee the South Bay chapter of Young Life – a Christian ministry focused on relationship between high school students and adult mentors.
Police to interview tenant in North Manhattan Beach gunshot investigation
Manhattan Beach police detectives are still trying to determine what occurred inside a North Manhattan Beach duplex early Saturday where a SWAT team found a bullet casing, blood and a safe but no suspect or victim. After days of attempting to track down the resident, police have been “contacted by an attorney who states he […]
Beach Cities Sports: Beach tennis, football, volleyball and more
Volleyball: The California Beach Volleyball Association will be holding tournaments throughout the weekend at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Play begins at 9 a.m. each day. Saturday’s action includes Men’s B and Women’s Unrated and AA divisions. Sunday features Men’s Unrated, AA and Women’s A divisions. Cost is $42.50 per team. For more information, contact JP Saikley, […]
Local baseball teams enjoy success in summer All-Star tournaments
Local baseball teams have excelled during All-Star tournaments this summer, highlighted by El Segundo’s 13-year-old Babe Ruth team that will compete in the World Series in Williston, North Dakota Aug. 17-24. Pool play has Pacific Southwest representative El Segundo facing New England (Sat., Aug. 17), Southwest (Sun. Aug. 18), Pacific Northwest (Mon. Aug. 19) and […]
National Volleyball League hosts West Coast Championships in Hermosa
The National Volleyball League will host the ROX West Coast Championships this week in its hometown of Hermosa Beach with players vying for a $50,000 prize pool on the courts north of the pier. Qualifying rounds will begin Friday with the 32-team Main Draw competition being held Saturday and Sunday. Action begins at 9 a.m. […]
L.A. County lifeguards remain ocean’s elite with 40th national championship
South Bay residents Brian Murphy and Coral Kemp led the L.A. County Lifeguard Association to its 27th consecutive title at the four-day Nautica USLA National Championships held in Manhattan Beach.